Ocean Freight

CAPABILITY Ocean Freight

Delivering from port to port with precision and care.

Smooth sailing for your containers and complex cargo.

Importing, exporting, or managing cross-trade shipments? We have you covered! Backed by global reach and a deep industry know-how, our team works closely with leading steamship lines and suppliers to secure the most efficient routing for your cargo.

As a licensed NVOCC and Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI), we’re equipped to simplify your ocean freight requirements, strategically evaluating each trade lane and designing the most effective solutions for our customers.

That’s the ICAT difference: smarter shipping, clearer coordination, and peace of mind from start to finish, every time.

Our Solutions:

  • Container management
  • Full Container Load (FCL)
  • Less-than-Container Load (LCL)
  • Ocean-air combination
  • Break bulk & RO/RO
  • Crane & rigging
  • Consolidation & deconsolidation
  • Customs brokerage & clearance
  • Reefer & out-of-gauge cargo
  • Vessel chartering (full or split)
Satellite Supply Chain Alignment
undeniable results
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Satellite Supply Chain Alignment

When a customer needed time-sensitive, oversized satellite equipment moved across the world, they called on ICAT Logistics to get the shipment to its destination on time.
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Overseas High-Stakes Hauling
undeniable results
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Overseas High-Stakes Hauling

Sometimes, shipments arise that are both complex and need to move internationally. A manufacturing client needed to get a log stacker moved from the U.S. to New Zealand—and only had a short time to do it.
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Unique Freight is Our Special-Tea
undeniable results
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Unique Freight is Our Special-Tea

ICAT is contacted by a well-known fine tea company with a unique request to ship over 20,000 tea bags overseas for a major international event—the Royal Coronation of King Charles.
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Blog Latest Industry Insights

Keeping you updated on key industry updates and changes is crucial to the success of your business. Stay updated with the latest news that could potentially impact your company's supply chain or bottom line.
Article Potential Port Strike Averted as Union, Employers Reach Tentative Deal
Import & Export Management, International Freight

Potential Port Strike Averted as Union, Employers Reach Tentative Deal

Dockworkers and shipping companies on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts have reached a tentative six-year contract agreement, averting a strike that could have disrupted supply…

January 9, 2025
Article Routing the Seas of Trade: The Types of Shipping Containers
International Freight, Ocean Freight

Routing the Seas of Trade: The Types of Shipping Containers

In the vast world of international trade and logistics, shipping containers play a pivotal role in ensuring goods reach their destination safely and efficiently. These…

April 11, 2024
Article The Modes of Logistics Transportation
Air Freight, Domestic Freight

The Modes of Logistics Transportation

Moving freight can require much planning and many choices, depending on what you’re moving, where you’re moving it, and when you need to get it…

October 16, 2023
Article Preparing Your Shipments for Golden Week
Air Freight, Import & Export Management

Preparing Your Shipments for Golden Week

Golden Week is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to plan ahead if your company is exporting or importing from the world’s largest source of…

September 15, 2023
Article Common Logistics Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Air Freight, Domestic Freight

Common Logistics Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

We’re all human, which means mistakes happen. But when there’s a lack of knowledge or attempts to “cut corners” to speed things up, that’s where…

July 24, 2023
Article There’s Nothing General About General Average
International Freight, Ocean Freight

There’s Nothing General About General Average

If you don’t work in the logistics and transportation industry, chances are you’ve probably never heard of “general average.” While the term doesn’t seem complex,…

January 31, 2023

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